Back Pain & Sciatica

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Back pain physiotherapy in Leeds.

Back pain in your upper, middle, and lower regions is not something you should have to manage with pain meds endlessly. Appropriate physiotherapy can return your back to good condition and bring about a healthier state of normality.

Your back pain could have one or multiple reasons behind it, a few common ones being posture and extended seated positions, lifting heavy items with poor form, sports activities with direct and twisting motions, and age.

We’re also seeing a significant increase in back pain in young people due to smartphone use (tech neck should also be called tech back!).

Whatever the cause of your back pain, your physio plan will span several weeks and address your flexibility, range of motion, and pain levels.

Back pain symptoms

You’re going to know when you have back pain, but what isn’t so easy is figuring out where the pain’s coming from, because your back is fantastic at hiding issues thanks to its complex series of nerves, muscles, bones, and connective tissues.

We look for:

  • Pain radius, such as dull aches, burning sensations, and sharp pains
  • Locations, where your pain starts and ends, such as in your lower back, down to your left foot
  • Sensory changes, if there’s any tingling, loss of feeling, or weakness in your legs
  • Movement problems, for instance, being unable to step out with your right or left foot very far
  • Spasms, which we define as the involuntary (sometimes painful) tightening of your back muscles

When to see a physio

As a rule:

  • See a physiotherapist asap for minor to moderate back pain
  • See a doctor first for severe back pain, and then pursue physiotherapy based on your results and their recommendations

If your back pain has always been there, has developed over the last few months, or you’ve done something, and you’re not sure what, but you can walk, and you’re not experiencing any loss of feeling or tingling, then see a physiotherapist for help.

How we’ll help you

David Stringer Physiotherapy provides the back physiotherapy necessary to reduce your pain, improve mobility, and get you back to doing the things you love.

A review of your medical history and a physical examination for your mobility, range of motion, and pain levels is our first approach, after which we’ll build a physiotherapy plan that improves your condition.

We can help with your back pain, whether you have:

  • Strains and sprains
  • Herniated discs
  • Sciatica and other nerve irritations
  • Arthritis and sclerosis
  • Age-related wear and tear
  • Seasonal flareups
  • Sports injuries and repetitive inflammation

Expect exercises, stretches, massages, and manipulations of your back, hips, and legs, each chosen to aid healing and carefully regenerate your mobility.

We cover all of Leeds, including Headingley, Chapel Allerton, and Roundhay. For more information on how David Stringer Physiotherapy may be able to help you, contact us today on 07974 578 191.